Best 8 Broccoli Brown Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Are you searching for a healthy and delicious meal that combines the nutritional benefits of broccoli and brown rice? Look no further! Broccoli brown rice pilaf is a wholesome dish that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This versatile recipe can be tailored to your personal preferences, making it a perfect choice for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal to impress your guests, this article has the perfect recipe for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI BROWN RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Broccoli Brown Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tmhelms

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute rice until lightly browned. Add the broth, rosemary and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is almost tender.
  • Stir in the broccoli, almonds, sunflower kernels, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and broccoli is crisp-tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 367.2, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.8

BROCCOLI AND RICE PILAF



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Make Broccoli and Rice Pilaf as an easy and healthy side dish to go with chicken or fish

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     eating light     healthy choices

Time 5m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups chopped broccoli
1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

BROCCOLI BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is one of my favorite low-fat dishes-it's delicious! Rosemary, garlic, almonds and sunflower kernels flavor the broccoli and rice. Sometimes I add cooked cubed chicken for a complete meal. -Mari Condit of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute rice until lightly browned. Add the broth, rosemary and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is almost tender. , Stir in the broccoli, almonds, sunflower kernels, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and broccoli is crisp-tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOME-STYLE BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is comfort food at its best with mild flavors and it's simple to make. This is a very versatile dish: if you prefer, you can use almonds in place of the cashews, and cilantro in place of the parsley.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup uncooked brown rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup chickpeas
2 eggs, beaten
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice. Bring contents back to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Approximately 20 minutes before rice is finished cooking heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them, stirring frequently until they soften. Add the garlic and carrots and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Place mushrooms inside of skillet and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and cook 1 more minute.
  • When the rice is finished cooking pour the eggs into the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until the eggs are cooked. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in pepper, parsley, and nuts.
  • Spoon the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well. Serve the pilaf hot with soy sauce on the side for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 653.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BROWN RICE PILAF



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I love this pilaf! I never liked brown rice until I tried it this way. It goes with just about anything, and the leftovers (when there are any) reheat well, too.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain brown rice (not instant)
2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes. Check rice occasionally and add water if necessary.
  • Uncover and let rice stand for 5 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI RICE PILAF WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Please the crowd around your table with the savory flavors of our recipe for Broccoli Rice Pilaf with Grilled Chicken Breasts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tub (8-oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup each chopped onions and red peppers
1 cup frozen broccoli cuts, thawed, drained
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended; combine 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture and 2 Tbsp. broth until blended. Pour over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
  • Meanwhile, bring remaining broth and vegetables to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; return to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. Remove from heat; stir in remaining cream cheese mixture. Let stand, covered, 5 min.
  • Serve chicken over rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

BROWN RICE PILAF



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Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost three times as much heart-healthy fiber to this mild-flavored brown rice pilaf as white would. Consider enjoying its slightly nutty flavor often in family recipes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/4 cups uncooked brown rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN SEASONED BEANS AND BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is a very nice bean and rice dish. You can serve it alone or as a side dish.

Provided by RockingJuliaCooks

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried dill
salt to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice (such as Trader Joe's®)

Steps:

  • Combine onion, broccoli, celery, and garlic in a food processor. Add 1/4 cup water, ginger, dill, and salt; process until mixture is pureed.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the puree; saute until water evaporates and puree is thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add black beans and kidney beans and gently mix. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a Dutch oven.
  • Heat oil in another nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; toast until rice is slightly glassy and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water. Pour rice and water into the Dutch oven; stir in the bean mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven, until all liquid evaporates, about 45 minutes. Mix occasionally to allow uniform baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 709.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your pilaf. Choose broccoli that is deep green and has tightly closed florets. Use brown rice that is fresh and has a nutty aroma. And use vegetable broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions. This will ensure that the rice is cooked properly and has the right texture.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli. Broccoli should be cooked until it is bright green and tender, but still has a bit of a crunch. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. This will give your pilaf a complex and flavorful taste. Garlic, onion, cumin, and curry powder are all good choices.
  • Serve the pilaf immediately. Pilaf is best served hot, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.
Conclusion Broccoli brown rice pilaf is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of broccoli, brown rice, and flavorful seasonings, this pilaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give broccoli brown rice pilaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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